The average train between Grimsby and Portsmouth takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Grimsby and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Grimsby to Portsmouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Portsmouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Grimsby to Portsmouth train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Portsmouth is 315.3 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Portsmouth & Southsea via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 55m.